as in conserves
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserves
Nature preserves around the city provide even more opportunities to explore Central Florida’s landscapes.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Working toward self-sustainability at his restaurant, Lignum, the 30-something chef preserves the glut of what's grown in the kitchen garden for the winter months.
—Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2026
The additional protection helps reduce microcracking and preserves the internal structure of the cathode material over time.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Planning before the liquidity event preserves optionality and strength.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump admin slashes branch that preserves historical federal buildings and art in Atlanta.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The legislation also preserves existing confidentiality protections by ensuring that any redisclosure of records remains subject to MPIA restrictions.
—Vaughn Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
One year, for example, the tour helped fund a picnic area accessibility project organized by the nonprofit For the Love of the Lake; this year’s beneficiary is White Rock Lake Conservancy, which preserves and enhances White Rock Lake Park.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Canned water chestnuts are blanched before packing, which mutes their flavor slightly but preserves their crispness.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Working toward self-sustainability at his restaurant, Lignum, the 30-something chef preserves the glut of what's grown in the kitchen garden for the winter months.
—Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2026
The additional protection helps reduce microcracking and preserves the internal structure of the cathode material over time.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Planning before the liquidity event preserves optionality and strength.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump admin slashes branch that preserves historical federal buildings and art in Atlanta.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The legislation also preserves existing confidentiality protections by ensuring that any redisclosure of records remains subject to MPIA restrictions.
—Vaughn Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
One year, for example, the tour helped fund a picnic area accessibility project organized by the nonprofit For the Love of the Lake; this year’s beneficiary is White Rock Lake Conservancy, which preserves and enhances White Rock Lake Park.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Canned water chestnuts are blanched before packing, which mutes their flavor slightly but preserves their crispness.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
Verb
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Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One major piece of leverage Iran maintains is its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman through which around 20% of the world's oil supply passes through.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The talent of cinematographer Colm Hogan maintains every object and Scott legible to the eye during this extended passage where everything appears coated in gray hues.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ziegler’s humor and sympathy for her characters—including Creon, who desperately wants to do right by everyone—saves the conflict between individual and state from heavy-handedness.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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His release saves Denver over $8 million in cap space.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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